Location & Surroundings
Akan is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 186 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 255 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 59 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 18' 33" N, 8° 58' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 186 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,220 p/km²
- Built-up 25.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:28
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 27.8 | 1.7 | 235 | 71 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 3.3 | 210 | 87 | 1,011.6 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 93 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.3 | 3.0 | 219 | 54 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 31 | 628.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 4.2 | 216 | 73 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 73 | 368.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 4.9 | 223 | 82 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 4.3 | 224 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 3.7 | 248 | 63 | 1,010.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 85 | 427.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 2.2 | 234 | 70 | 1,010.1 | 0.04 / 0.11 | 94 | 261.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.6 | 2.6 | 219 | 81 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 4.4 | 215 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 3.2 | 245 | 55 | 1,010.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 510.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 3.2 | 203 | 70 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 304.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.8 | 4.8 | 215 | 83 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akan?
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akan today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Akan?
Local time is 10:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akan?
Akan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akan?
DEM 186 m.
Where is Akan located?
It is at 7.30915, 8.96947 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akan in?
It is in Nigeria.